Los Angeles area · Mission Viejo · SM Preschool

School overview

Los Angeles area · Mission Viejo · SM Preschool in Mission Viejo, Orange County offers Montessori preschool and kindergarten learning. Respect for individual development guides an environment where children explore materials suited to their abilities and gradually build independence, concentration and everyday self-care.

The school has two preschool classrooms and one kindergarten classroom, with a Montessori-credentialed teacher in each age group. Its current classroom structure provides two teachers for up to 24 children; placement and staffing arrangements should be considered for the child and attendance dates.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes practical life, sensorial work, language and mathematics, alongside geography, science, zoology, botany, art and music. Children begin with tangible materials before moving towards language and number concepts.

Montessori practical-life and sensory materials support coordination, observation and classification. Language activities can connect letter sounds, sandpaper letters and word-building; mathematical materials connect quantities with symbols. Materials and progression depend on each child’s development.

School highlights

• Montessori materials and hands-on exploration
• Practical-life activities and growing independence
• Peer interaction and outdoor activities

A child-scaled learning environment

Child-sized sinks, toilets, shelves, tables and chairs make it easier to use materials, care for oneself and look after the classroom. The environment supports children’s own actions as well as teacher guidance.

Outdoor areas provide space for play, peer interaction and observing nature. Art, music, plants and animal topics offer further ways to explore the surrounding world.

Daily rhythm and family planning

Regular full-day classes run from 9 am to 3 pm, and half-day classes from 9 am to noon. School opening hours extend from 7 am to 6 pm with before- and after-school care. Visiting stays begin at one month; daily arrangements depend on the chosen programme, calendar and family transport plans.

Preparation should consider adjustment to a new setting, everyday language and self-care. Children aged three and above must be toilet trained; contact an adviser about age eligibility and class placement.

Family fit and preparation

Suitable for families planning to spend at least one month in Orange County and seeking a continuous preschool experience.

• Provide your child’s age, current learning stage and preferred dates.
• Describe the languages used at home, everyday independence and adjustment needs.
• Plan family accommodation, transport and care outside school hours.

Dates and fees

Duration

At least 1 month

Dates

2026–2027 academic year; contact an adviser for specific dates

Fees

Contact an adviser

Family arrangements and documents

Arrange family accommodation, transport and care outside school hours in advance, and allow time for your child to settle into a new environment.

Application preparation

• Your child’s age and current learning stage
• Preferred start date and duration
• Language background and everyday care needs
• Contact an adviser for the required enrolment documents

Campus and classroom photos

The local area

Mission Viejo is in Southern California’s Orange County, near Irvine. The map shows the city and surrounding area only, not the campus location.

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Enquire and apply

Discuss the programme, dates and family arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.